How to get to Athens from Thessaloniki

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Compare train, coach, flight and ferry for Thessaloniki to Athens

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Thessaloniki to Athens among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £36. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 2m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £36, and a ferry costs an average of £68.

Distance: 303 km

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from Thessaloniki to Athens

How to get to Athens from Thessaloniki by train, bus, flight or ferry.

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The best way to travel from Thessaloniki to Athens is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

Aegean AirlinesA3111
11:200h55
Thessaloniki International Airport
12:15Athens International Airport
£841One-way
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Aegean AirlinesA3111
11:200h55
Thessaloniki International Airport
12:15Athens International Airport
£841One-way
0 changes

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sky expressGQ391
07:300h53
Thessaloniki International Airport
08:23Athens International Airport
£1181One-way
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Aegean AirlinesA3115
13:000h55
Thessaloniki International Airport
13:55Athens International Airport
£841One-way
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Aegean AirlinesA3127
21:350h55
Thessaloniki International Airport
22:30Athens International Airport
£841One-way
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Aegean AirlinesA3119
16:200h55
Thessaloniki International Airport
17:15Athens International Airport
£941One-way
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FAQs: Thessaloniki to Athens

Travel to Athens easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Thessaloniki to Athens.

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There are 4 options to travel between Thessaloniki and Athens including taking a train, coach, flight and ferry.
The cheapest way to travel from Thessaloniki to Athens is a train with an average price of £14.

This is compared to other travel options from Thessaloniki to Athens:

A train is £22 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Thessaloniki to Athens costing on average £36.

A train is £36 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Thessaloniki to Athens costing on average £50.

A train is £54 less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Thessaloniki to Athens costing on average £68.

The fastest way to travel from Thessaloniki to Athens is by flight with an average journey time of 50m.

Other travel options to Athens take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 53m.

Coach takes on average 5h 45m.

Ferry takes on average 27h 20m.

The Thessaloniki to Athens distance is approximately 303 km.
The average frequency per day from Thessaloniki to Athens is:
  • Around 10 flights per day.
  • Around 8 coaches per day.
  • Around 4 trains per day.
  • Around 1 ferries per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Thessaloniki and Athens as scheduled services by train, coach, flight and ferry can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Thessaloniki to Athens:
  • Flights mostly depart from Thessaloniki International Airport and arrive in Athens International Airport.
  • Ferries mostly depart from Port of Thessaloniki and arrive in Port of Piraeus.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Thessaloniki to Athens, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Hellenic Train to go to Athens by train.
  • Travel with Ourbus, Infobus, KTEL Thessalonikis to go to Athens by coach.
  • Travel with Aegean Airlines, Olympic Air to go to Athens by flight.
  • Travel with Blue Star Ferries, Seajets to go to Athens by ferry.
Yes, there are direct services available from Thessaloniki to Athens with the following travel companies:
  • 3 direct trains per day with Hellenic Train.
  • 8 direct coaches per day with KTEL Thessalonikis.
  • 9 direct flights per day with Aegean Airlines.
  • 1 direct ferries per day with Blue Star Ferries, Seajets.
Omio customers who travel from Thessaloniki to Athens often also extend their vacation to go to Santorini (Island), Mykonos, Paris, Rome, Nafplion. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Athens and these popular destinations at a great price.
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